Onset of a Pain: What Should I Do?
The number one question to ask yourself when you feel a new pain is:
“What have I changed in my training or daily routine?”
Because pain can come from many sources, but there are a few very common culprits:
Poor nutrition / hydration:
Even a temporary change in your diet can have a big impact. Sometimes, simply getting back to your normal eating and hydration habits can solve the problem!
Weight fluctuation:
A few extra kilos can put more stress on your body than it's used to, and that can cause pain.
Rapid increase in training volume:
Normally, Campus takes care of this for you. But if you’ve chosen to do more than what the plan suggests (or if you overestimated your initial parameters), that could be what’s causing your pain.
Worn-out shoes:
A classic one. Shoes that are no longer absorbing shock properly—or worse, have soles that lean to one side due to wear—are definitely not ideal and can lead to injury.
If you’re dealing with significant pain or an injury, we strongly recommend consulting a healthcare professional to get a proper diagnosis and advice on whether or not you should continue with your plan. Based on that, you can adapt your training—for example, by temporarily removing intensity sessions.
“What have I changed in my training or daily routine?”
Because pain can come from many sources, but there are a few very common culprits:
Poor nutrition / hydration:
Even a temporary change in your diet can have a big impact. Sometimes, simply getting back to your normal eating and hydration habits can solve the problem!
Weight fluctuation:
A few extra kilos can put more stress on your body than it's used to, and that can cause pain.
Rapid increase in training volume:
Normally, Campus takes care of this for you. But if you’ve chosen to do more than what the plan suggests (or if you overestimated your initial parameters), that could be what’s causing your pain.
Worn-out shoes:
A classic one. Shoes that are no longer absorbing shock properly—or worse, have soles that lean to one side due to wear—are definitely not ideal and can lead to injury.
If you’re dealing with significant pain or an injury, we strongly recommend consulting a healthcare professional to get a proper diagnosis and advice on whether or not you should continue with your plan. Based on that, you can adapt your training—for example, by temporarily removing intensity sessions.
Updated on: 16/06/2025
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